CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ59 UOW

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,812 mi
Last recorded88,812 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 UOW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 88,812 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible section cover loose.

Offside rear and nearside rear bump stops loose.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres slightly perished.

Slight play in offside front suspension strut top mount.

Various suspension components corroded.

Fail 18 Nov 2025 88,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible section cover loose.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Offside rear and nearside rear bump stops loose.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres slightly perished.

Slight play in offside front suspension strut top mount.

Various suspension components corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2024 85,053 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 81,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement HALF OF REAR BUSH SPLIT AND BALL JOINT SLIGHT WEAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 75,063 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 70,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 65,734 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 59,907 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 54,189 miles

Nearside Rear tyres crack on tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 54,189 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyres crack on tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 48,517 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,241 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 42,241 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 35,615 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 27,383 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 19,664 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ59 UOW is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ59 UOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ59 UOW?

You can check the full history of EJ59 UOW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ59 UOW registered?

EJ59 UOW is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is EJ59 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ59 UOW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ59 UOW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ59 UOW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.